EP 130: Family, Friends, and Fighting: The Cold Truth of Entrepreneurship

Published: Oct. 12, 2022, 4 a.m.

Entrepreneurship is a lonely path. Most entrepreneurs outgrow their family and friends. And when you try to help your loved ones succeed, they may hear a completely different message than you intended.\xa0

This recently happened to me and my family for the first time ever. And even though I lost some sleep at first, I\u2019m excited now. Because it means they\u2019re finally ready to listen to my message.\xa0

In this episode, you\u2019ll discover the cold truth of entrepreneurship and why it\u2019s not all sunshine and rainbows. But if you stick around after listening to this episode, you\u2019ll experience success most can\u2019t even dream about.\xa0

Listen now.\xa0

Show highlights include:\xa0

  • Why your closest friends and family members are often the biggest shackles to growth (even if you love them) (8:45)\xa0
  • The \u201cWashing Machine\u201d trap for spending years grinding without seeing major results (and how to break free) (10:25)\xa0
  • How leaning into uncomfortable situations where you make a fool out of yourself puts your bank account on steroids (18:03)\xa0
  • How to use difficult truths to empower your growth instead of letting your emotions trick you into quitting (24:44)\xa0
  • The insidious \u201cWhat Ifs\u201d disease which nukes your energy levels, time, and impact (26:43)\xa0
  • How saying phrases like \u201cI can\u2019t afford that\u201d cages you in a mediocre life (29:54)\xa0

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